2749

Cleveland Morning Leader, 1 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2749 - L. Jan. 1:4/3 - Messrs. H. B. Hurlbut, Buell and Dodge, James F.
Clark, and many others contributed food, fuel, dry-goods, and labor to
the extent of $1,294 to the city relief committee. Colonel Senter and
Captain Pierce proved most excellent beggars as the results show. Pre-
viously, between $3,000 and $5,000 worih of goods and food had been
raised. One hundred families have been assisted from the receiving and
distributing office in the basement at the court house. (9)

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*Welfare

2750

Cleveland Morning Leader, 4 January 1864 (9 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.5 ~ View at ChronAm

2750 - L. Jan. 4:4/5 - The relief committee, with about half the city
canvassed, have had very good success, obtaining $2,453 Jan. 2 to swell
the total to between $7,000 and $8,000. Dr. I. Garlick, J. H. Dewitt,
and Company, J. J. Benton, and about 75 other prominent men and bus-
iness firms contributed money, food, fuel, etc. - (9)

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2751

Cleveland Morning Leader, 5 January 1864 (ed; 9 inches) ~ See original
p.1, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2751 - L. Jan. 5; ed: 1/1 - We appeal to every one able to do so to con-
tribute to the poor relief. The weather has been cold. There is much
suffering. The fact is stressed that business is excellent, and money
plentiful. The relief committees have found much suffering, so every
one is asked to aid to their utmost. "The work of relief must go on."
(9)

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2752

Cleveland Morning Leader, 8 January 1864 (ed; 11 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2752 - L Jan. 8; ed:4/3 - We warn those who have not been called upon to
keep an open heart and loose purse strings for the sake of the poor and
needy of the city in these hard times. Following is yesterday's re-
sults of the canvass for funds: George C. Dodge, Hartness and Shannon,
D. U. Pratt, and a long list of other subscribers gave the sum of
$611.50 in food, fuel, and clothing for the cause. (11)

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2753

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 January 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2753 - L. Jan. 19:4/2 - The West Side Amateur co. entertainment for the
soldiers' relief fund, was attended by a large crowd. In spite of the
blizzard there was a profit of $225. (3)

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2754

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 February 1864 (1 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2754 - L Feb. 19:4/3 - Ten thousand dollars in coal, wood, food, and
clothing has been distributed amongst the city's poor. Over 500
families have been relieved this winter. (1)

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2755

Cleveland Morning Leader, 7 June 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2755 - L June 7:4/3 - The Industrial school picnic is to be held today
in the East Cleveland railway grove. The company has offered the use
of their road free of expenses. (2)

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2756

Cleveland Morning Leader, 19 July 1864 (ed; 2 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2756 - L. July 19; ed: 2/1 - Seventy four thousand five hundred people
in England are destitute due to cotton famine. "Why not raise a sub-
scription for these suffering people. This is an excellent season of
the year for heaping coals of fire upon the heads of our enemies." (2)

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2757

Cleveland Morning Leader, 26 July 1864 (3 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.3 ~ View at ChronAm

2757 - L July 26:4/3 - The picnic excursion to Black river on the MORNING
STAR July 28 will be for the benefit of Bethel church. Tickets at 50 cents
each can be bought at Morgan and Root's, as well as on the boat. (3)

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2758

Cleveland Morning Leader, 12 August 1864 (ed; 6 inches) ~ See original
p.2, col.1 ~ View at ChronAm

2758 - L. Aug. 12; ed: 2/1 - Many large cities are considering the
question of food and shelter for the poor this winter. The cessation of
war will not bring prices down immediately, and if coal and meat stay
at present prices, there will be much suffering during the comirg
winter.
"The poor must be cared for ard to begin early to take necessary
steps to alleviate as much suffering as possible, is to excercise wise
fore thought." (6)

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2759

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 October 1864 (30 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2759 - L. Oct. 22:4/2 - The 12th annual meeting of the friends and man-
agers of the Cleveland orphan asylum was held on Oct. 19 in the chapel
of the asylum with T. P. Handy, Esq., as chairman.
S. H. Mather submitted the financial report showing the receipts
as $4,837.86, and disbursements, $4,308.93, leaving a balance of
$528.96, and a permanent fund investment of $53,486.
The annual report of the board of managers was read by the secre-
tary, Miss Walworth.
C. J. Palmer, Esq., addressed the meeting and spoke very highly of
the beneficient work done by the institution.
The following officers were elected: President, Sherlock J.
Andrews; treasurer, S. H. Mather; board of managers, Mary F. Dean,
Mrs. A. B. Stone, Mrs. William Collins, and 15 others. (30)

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2760

Cleveland Morning Leader, 22 November 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2760 - L Nov. 22:4/2 - A Thanksgiving dinner will be served on Nov. 25
at the Industrial school. Friends are asked to send donations. (2)

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2761

Cleveland Morning Leader, 14 December 1864 (2 inches) ~ See original
p.4, col.2 ~ View at ChronAm

2761 - L Dec. 14:4/2 - The annual festival of Mona's Relief society
will be held tonight in Chapin's hall. Supper will be served by S.
W. Garrett. Music will be furnished by Leland's band. (2)

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